Description
This is a US Submarine Flying Fish Keel Laid, Portsmouth Navy Yard, Portsmouth, N.H. Postal cover in black and white. Courtesy of www.hazegray.org :Of FLYING FISH's 12 war patrols, all save the 11th were designated Successful." She is credited with having sunk a total of 58,306 tons of enemy shipping. She received 12 battle stars for World War II service.
VINTAGE:Circa December 6, 1940.
SIZE:About 6-1/2" in width by 3-3/4" in height.
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Printed paper.
ATTACHMENT:None.
MARKINGS:Post Mark/Cancellation: DECEMBER 6, 1940, USS BONITA. Cancellation Announcement: KEEL LAID FLYING FISH.
ITEM NOTES:This is from a large collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months.
CONDITION:8+ (Excellent): Slight staining and creasing on back.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.
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